Kristin Marie Benson and Michael Edward Pendergast were united in marriage May 12, 2012 by Father Timothy Reilly at St. Kevin Church, Warwick. A reception followed at the Alpine Country Club.

The bride is the daughter of Charles and Linda Benson of Cedar Swamp Road, Warwick. She earned her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Rhode Island and her M.Ed from Northeastern University. She is employed by Johnson & Wales University.

The groom is the son of Edward and Gail Pendergast of Brook Spring Dr., Warwick. He is a graduate of Johnson & Wales University. He is employed by the Town of East Providence.

The bride wore a one-shouldered, tiered gown accented with crystals and pearls. She carried a bouquet of light pink roses accented with pearls.